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timeline & process

Full entitlement takes 12-24 months. Every stage includes public input.

Builder’s Remedy does not skip the entitlement process- it goes through it. EIR, ARB, Planning Commission, City Council, Coastal Commission. Here is where the project stands and what comes next.

  1. COMPLETEDECEMBER 2024

    Preliminary Application Filed

    Filed under Housing Accountability Act before Housing Element certification. Vested rights under AB 1886.

  2. COMPLETEDECEMBER 2025

    Application deemed complete

    City staff confirms application is complete. Triggers formal review process.

  3. IN PROGRESSAPRIL 13 2026

    EIR consultant contract

    Carpinteria City Council scheduled to approve contract for environmental consultant to prepare the Environmental Impact Report.

  4. ~6–12 MONTHS

    Environmental Impact Report

    CEQA review under the city as lead agency. Formal public comment period opens.

    PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITY
  5. FOLLOWING EIR

    Planning Commission hearing

    Project review and recommendation to City Council.

    PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITY
  6. FOLLOWING PLANNING COMM.

    City Council hearing

    Final local approval.

    PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITY
  7. AFTER CITY COUNCIL

    Coastal Commission review

    California Coastal Commission has jurisdiction given the coastal location.

    PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITY

ESTIMATED TOTAL

12-24 Months from completeness

CONSTRUCTION

Phased over 2-3 years following approval

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